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Building controls
Alternative method route
Not all building work is covered by an Acceptable Solution or Veri cation Method, or there may be a desire to deviate from an Acceptable Solution or Veri cation Method in some way. In these cases, an alternative method that demonstrates compliance directly with the Building Code performance criteria is required.
Alternative methods can relate to a material, component or construction method and may range from minor variations to an Acceptable Solution or Veri cation Method to radically di erent design and construction approaches.
Paths to compliance for alternative methods are detailed in Supporting alternative methods (see pages 50–52).
An alternative method usually requires speci c design and input from suitably quali- ed people, such as architects or engineers.
Once accepted as Code compliant by the building consent authority, it becomes an Alternative Solution.
Want to know more?
MBIE’s Building Performance website provides guidance on all aspects of the building process and the building control system.
The New Zealand Building Code Handbook provides a full explanation of the provisions of the Building Code and how these relate to other aspects of the building control system.
For more Further information on the building control system and a downloadable copy of the New Zealand Building Code Handbook are available on MBIE’s Building Performance website at www.building.govt.nz.
BRANZ’s Building Basics Building Code Compliance is also useful. See the BRANZ Shop at www.branz.co.nz/shop.
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